208000000X Taxonomy Code - Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code

Code:
208000000X

Type:
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification:
Pediatrics

Specialization:
N/A

Level:
Level II - Classification

Definition:
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.